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2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe

The 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe - the V8 Vanatage fuses sophisticated engineering and artful design to create a consummate modern sports car.

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Front

Review:
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe is an exceptional performance from the 420 bhp V8 engine and an irrepressible sporting character deliver excitement in abundance. Yet its effortless, intuitive feel and comprehensive equipment mean it is a very special car that can be enjoyed every day. New for 2012, the incredible agility and thrilling dynamism of the V8 Vantage have been enhanced with more responsive steering, sharper handling, wider wheels and tyres, upgraded brakes and, available as an option, a bespoke new seven-speed ‘Sportsh ll paddle-operated transmission.

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Back

Body:
> Two-seat, two-door coupe or soft-cover convertible top body style
> Carbon-fibre front splitter and rear diffuser

Engine:
> All-alloy quad overhead camshaft, 32-valve 4735 cc V8
> Maxpower313 kW (420 bhp/426 PS) at 7300 rpm
> Max torque 470 Nm (346 lb ft) at 5000 rpm
> Acceleration 0—100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds
> Max speed 290 km/h (180 mph)

Transmission:
> Rear mid-mounted, six-speed manual transmission
> Sportshift ll* seven-speed automated manual transmission available as an option
> Alloy torque tube with carbon-fibre propeller shaft
> Limited-slip differential

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Interior

Interior:
> Full-grain leather interior
> Piano Black facia trim and Graphite centre console finish
> Leather sports steering wheel
> Electrically adjustable Sports seats with side airbags
> Trip computer
> Rear parking sensors
> Tyre-pressure monitoring 1
> Alarm and immobiliser
> Remote-control central door locking and boot release

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Interior

In Car Entertainment:
> 160 W Aston Martin audio system with six-CD autochanger
> Integrated Apple iPod connector2
> USB connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Roadster

The 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Roadster - Honed to deliver an intense experience on the road using knowledge gained from victories on the track, the V8 Vantage S Roadster is a lesson in race-bred dynamism. More power, sharper handling, stronger brakes and a new seven-speed gearbox make it a sporting driver’s dream.

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Roadster Exterior

Review:
The new 4.7-litre V8 finally brings the Vantage’s bark in line with its actual bite. Where the old car sounded fast and then tended to be just a little flatter than you imagined, the new one feels infinitely more brawny. It’s a strange one because the figures aren’t all that different from the old car; bhp is up from 380 to 420 giving just 0.1 of a second’s edge 0-62mph. There’s also ‘only’ a 5mph increase in top speed to 180mph, but its in the mid-range (overtaking, corner-exit) that you’ll notice. This car goes hard and looks good.

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Roadster Exterior

Body:
> Two-seat, two-door coupe or soft-cover convertible top body style

Engine:
> All-alloy quad overhead camshaft, 32-valve 4735 cc V8
> Max power 321 kW (430 bhp/436 PS) at 7300 rpm
> Max torque 490 Nm (361 Ib ft) at 5000 rpm
> Acceleration 0—100 km/h (62 mph) 4.6 seconds (predicted)
> Max speed 305 km/h (190 mph)

Transmission:
> Rear mid-mounted ‘Sportshift ll’ seven-speed automated manual transmission

> Alloy torque tube with carbon-fibre propeller shaft
> Umited-slip differential

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Roadster Interior

Interior:
> Full-grain leather interior
> Piano black facia trim with Graphite centre console finish and Iridium Silver surround
> Leather sports steering wheel
> Electrically adjustable Sports seats with side airbags
> Dual-stage driver and passenger front airbags
> Poweríold exterior heated mirrors
> Trip computer
> Cruise control
> Bluetooth® telephone preparation
> Satellite navigation1
> Rear parking sensors
> Tyre-pressure monitoring1
> Alarm and immobiliser
> Remote-control central door locking and boot release
> Machined black ‘S’ theme tread plates
> Embroidered ‘Vantage S’ seat and carpet logo

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Roadster Interior

In Car Entertainment:
> 160 W Aston Martin audio system with six-CD autochanger
> Integrated Apple iPod® connector2
> USB connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility
> 3.5 mm auxiliary input socket

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Roadster Price: £98,995 - £110,700

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Coupe

The 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S - is a lesson in race-bred dynamism a characterful V8 Engine, Supremely responsive chassis and paddle-operated seven speed transmission make it a sporting drivers dream.

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Front

Review:
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Coupe its heart sits a potent 4.7-litre engine, producing 430 bhp and 490 Nm, mated to a bespoke seven-speed ‘Sportshift ll’ paddle-operated transmission and short fina l-drive ratio delivering exceptional in-gear acceleration for a searing sense of urgency. Featuring race-winning aerodynamics honed in GT racing, and unique interior detailing, theVß Vantage S ¡san overtly sporting Vantage. Aimed at the keenest of drivers, its sensational performance, ride and handling characteristics make the V8 Vantage S the benchmark sports car.

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Back

Body:
> Two-seat, two-door coupe or soft-cover convertible top body style

Engine:
> All-alloy quad overhead camshaft, 32-valve 4735 cc V8
> Max power 321 kW (430 bhp/436 PS) at 7300 rpm
> Max torque 490 Nm (361 Ib ft) at 5000 rpm
> Acceleration 0—100 km/h (62 mph) 4.6 seconds (predicted)
> Max speed 305 km/h (190 mph)

Transmission:
> Rear mid-mounted ‘Sportshift ll’ seven-speed automated manual transmission
> Alloy torque tube with carbon-fibre propeller shaft
> Umited-slip differential

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Interior

Interior:
> Full-grain leather interior
> Piano black facia trim with Graphite centre console finish and Iridium Silver surround
> Leather sports steering wheel
> Electrically adjustable Sports seats with side airbags
> Dual-stage driver and passenger front airbags
> Poweríold exterior heated mirrors
> Trip computer
> Cruise control
> Bluetooth® telephone preparation
> Satellite navigation1
> Rear parking sensors
> Tyre-pressure monitoring1
> Alarm and immobiliser
> Remote-control central door locking and boot release
> Machined black ‘S’ theme tread plates
> Embroidered ‘Vantage S’ seat and carpet logo

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Interior

In Car Entertainment:
> 160 W Aston Martin audio system with six-CD autochanger
> Integrated Apple iPod® connector2
> USB connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility
> 3.5 mm auxiliary input socket